the “discovery” of God was a mere assumption arising from ignorance. With the spread of knowledge, this belief has automatically disappeared. Julian Huxley writes: Newton showed that God did not control

have been created by God. The theory of evolution, on the other hand, holds that they are all the result of a blind mechanical process. The Quranic interpretation explains itself, for God can do as He wills

of the sun-god, for in those days Egyptians worshipped the sun, and in order to vindicate their right to rule over the Egyptians, they made themselves out to be incarnations of the sun-god. In effect

simultaneously giving rise to such different consequences: such events are the divine instruments by which God puts different individuals to the test. Where one man would bring discredit upon himself, another man

life imprisonment. The world is like a divine stage where human beings are given the opportunity by God to reveal their true natures. Human caliber can be discerned all too clearly from the way people respond

cavalry at your disposal, so that you may strike terror into the enemies of God (The Quran, 8:60). We are therein commanded by God to make ourselves strong so that our adversaries may be overawed. The notion

hate, anger for anger. Divine characteristics, on the other hand, being deep-rooted in the fear of God, cause a man to rise above fleeting emotions and prevent him from ‘being swayed by passionate love

the purest spirit of goodwill. The Garden of Paradise is an exquisite and unblemished haven, which God has specifically created for the truly, righteous among His servants. A glimpse of this world is to

last man of history! The realization that you have got connected with the list of those pious and God-fearing men who led a rightly guided life is an overwhelming experience.Does developing taqwa during

that you may guard yourselves against evil.” (The Quran, 2:183) Ramadan is the month of heightened God-consciousness, of attaining piety (taqwa). As I deliberated upon the verses above, I realized that

is true of the things of this world. This happening serves as a divine lesson for man. In this way God tells man that he is, also heading from beginning to end, childhood followed by youth and old age.

should ever waste a moment’s time in lamenting and grieving over his losses. Instead, he should press God-given capabilities into service to reconstruct his life. It is quite possible that the very circumstances

take this option, because if during the retaliation you exceed the limit you will be answerable to God Almighty. So, practically there is only one option and that is forgiveness. While revenge may open